Innocence
by rockhopper

Comment by JelloPhotog:
Regarding this image, if people would first take the time to ask the photographer, instead of just making gassumptions as to the age of a model, they would save themselves some embarassment. I took the time to visit this photog's website, where I found this exact image and the following description of the image.

"This image of Meredith has been one of my most popular and controversial. It is controversial because some people seem to think that Meredith is much younger than she actually was when this was taken. For the record she was 19 (almost 20) when this image was captured in April 2004. In fact, I only work with adult (18 or over) models because of the contractual complications involved with working with minors.

Having said all that I want to point out that this image is both moral and legal no matter how old Meredith was. It is neither immoral or illegal to create images of young people so long as one has proper permission and they are not engaged in an implied or actual sex act. I am tired of people equating nudity with pornography. Such people not only don't understand what pornography is, but also belittle that beauty that God (or Mother Nature depending on one's beliefs) has bestowed upon us."

The photographer is also correct, if you would again take the time and do a little research, you would find that IF this model were under the age of 18, the photo still would not be illegal. Go to the FBI's website and do a little reading, educate yourself.

Now that I am finished griping about ignorance on to the photo.

Excellent shot. The lighting is wonderful. Photography is about capturing a mood and you've done that here. It's almost as if the model doesn't even know you were shooting her. Wonderful work!!texttext

Message edited by author 2004-11-12 14:07:32.

Innocence
by rockhopper

Comment by Buondi:
If she wasn't forced to do it (which I think she didn't by her natural expression) I don't think there's nothing wrong with using this model. To the author, you really captured the essence of innocence. Congrats

Nude On Shingles
by rockhopper

Comment by KaBooM:
Actually, being a "photoshop expert", the image is not bad at all. It's funny how ignorant people criticize without offering any sort of constructive aspect to their critique. If you don't like something, or in this case, are jealous of it, give some helpful reasons why. Who was it that said, "better to remain quiet and be thought a fool, than to open your mouth and remove all doubt?"

Nude On Shingles
by rockhopper

Comment by toeknee:
While some would comment only in a distructive manner by not offering any "real" suggestions (bigkace), I think this was a fine composition, 1st attempt or not. If anyone else disagrees at least have the decency to say what you feel the improvements could be, and..., how to accomplish them if you are so inclined to feel yourself expert enough to comment.

Message edited by author 2004-07-24 19:53:27.

Metal Bikini
by rockhopper

Comment by cinamnshortcake:
I've always wanted one of these!

Nude On Shingles
by rockhopper

Comment by bigkace:
Was this your first Photoshop attempt? Practice makes perfect. Keep trying.

Nude On Shingles
by rockhopper

Comment by nick35:
I loved the picture, great job!

Nude On Shingles
by rockhopper

Comment by goodganesh:
looks nice - and doesnt have the porn effect at all

Sand And Sky
by rockhopper

Comment by simbamba:
Splendid photo. I would love the see the colour one as it might also look fine with probably the contrast of the blue sky.

Eye To Eye
by rockhopper

Comment by LVE:
I love your work! Creative and very good taste!